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BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL “Transition to your future”

BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL “Transition to your future”. “Everybody is Responsible for Every Student”. Objectives for this meeting. Team Concept at BHS Transition to High School Quick Review of BHS Graduation Requirements Core 40 Diploma & AHD Freshman Year Schedule Program of Studies

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BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL “Transition to your future”

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  1. BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL “Transition to your future” “Everybody is Responsible for Every Student” Compassion Honesty Accountability Integrity Now

  2. Objectives for this meeting • Team Concept at BHS • Transition to High School • Quick Review of BHS Graduation Requirements • Core 40 Diploma & AHD • Freshman Year Schedule • Program of Studies • Scheduling Process - Steps

  3. TEAM 2017 Brownsburg High School Team Page http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/index.php/team-2017 Team Office Phone Number: (317)-852-2258 Kert F. Boedicker Assistant Principal Cindy Kunda Counselor Tina Mutz Academic Coach Angie Clary Administrative Assistant

  4. Transition to HS • Plan now for your future • Course Selection – 4 year Plan • Academic Momentum • What can you do NOW? • Dedicate yourself to your plan • Give of your self to attain your goals • BULLDOG BOOTCAMP

  5. BHS Graduation RequirementsCore 40 Diploma = 43 Total Credits English/Language Arts 9 credits • 8 credits: Literature & Composition • 1 credit:Speech Mathematics 6 credits @ HS • 2 credits: Algebra I • 2 credits: Geometry • 2 credits: Algebra II Science 6 credit @ HS • 2 credits: Biology I • 2 credits: Chemistry, Pre-Chemistry I Honors, Pre-AP Physics, Physics, I Honors, or Integrated Chemistry/Physics (ICP) • 2 credits: Any Core 40 science course Social Studies 6 credits • 2 credits: US History or AP US History • 1 credit: US Government or AP Gov’t • 1 credit: Economics or AP Micro • 2 credits: World History, or Geography/History of the World or, AP World History Directed Electives 3 credits • World Languages • Career/Technical • Fine Arts Physical Education 2 credits Health and Wellness 1 credit Practical Arts 1 credit Electives 6 credits 43 total credits

  6. Academic Honors Diploma Recommended by most 4 year Colleges and/or Universities • 2 Additional Core 40 Math Credits beyond Algebra II • 6-8 Core 40 World Language Credits • 2 Credits in Fine Arts • GPA = “B” or Higher / “C-” in Courses that count toward your Diploma • Plus Complete one of the following: • 4 credits in 2 AP Course / 6 Dual Credit Credits (combination) • 26 ACT Score (Composite) • 1750 SAT Score (Composite) sub scores of 530 of higher

  7. Important Items to remember Non-negotiable courses for Freshman: • English: English 9 or English 9 Honors • Math: Appropriate sequential math course (p.47 POS) • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology II Honors • Social Studies: Completion of 2 credits of social studies at the conclusion of 10th grade year (*AP World History) • Physical Education – 2 Semesters Recommended courses for Freshman: • World Language • Preparing for College and Careers (New - Microsoft Office)

  8. Program of Studies The Program of Studiesis a comprehensive reference guide • Graduations Requirements/Diploma Types • State Testing Requirements - ECAs • AP, Pre-AP and, Dual Credit Information • Policies & Procedures • Course Level Changes • Add/Drop Policy • Course Offerings by Grade Level • Course Descriptions by Department • Special Programs – Senior Academy /Harris Academy / Area 31

  9. SchedulingProcess • Scheduling Process • Scheduling worksheet • Course list by grade level • Worksheets Due Feb. 22nd – S.S. • On-Line Course Selection • Power School User Name & Password • Scheduling session – feb. 28 (bwms) & feb. 26 (bems)

  10. Quick review of our process • Scheduling Worksheet • Conversation with parents – Complete Worksheet • Worksheet will be collected – History – Feb. 22nd • Parent Meeting – Feb. 20th,7:00 p.m. • Selection of Courses - Power School • Power School: User Name & Password • Counseling Session • Final Course Change Date – May 1st

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